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13 January 2012

There are Resolutions and there are ReSEWlutions

Do you have a whole list of sewing projects you want to try this year? When Jessica from Me Sew Crazy asked if I'd be a part of her New Year's ReSEWlution series, I started to feel overwhelmed at all the things I'd like to attempt this year as far as sewing, techniques I want to try and projects I want to do. Then I started to panic about which one to choose to share. I thought, this is silly! What is it I really need to do to simplify? So, my reSEWlution is to focus on some projects I've already started (in the case of this coat, YEARS ago) to just finish them. I plan to toggle back and forth between the projects in my head and the ones sitting around, waiting to be hemmed or buttonholed. Hop on over there to see my post on how to decide what exactly to do with all those unfinished projects you've got hanging around.

I want to learn some new techniques this year and copycat more patterns. I don't leave things undone usually so I don't have anything to finish. I want to get an early start on spring dresses this year.

As a beginner at sewing (I'm talking has to have instructions to thread the sewing machine) I want to get more familiar with the sewing machine my dad bought me that has only made it out of the box to be admired. I would like to make a quilt for my youngest sons bed. After that we will see. :)

Beautiful photo...I certainly have plenty of unfinished projects! I need to make more time for sewing/crafting.

@ cehendricks - I started off as a total novice too; luckily enough my mum helped me a lot (the biggest tip she gave me (apart from slowing down to get a straighter line!) was actually: if something seems wrong on your machine, try re-threading it as 75% of the time that's your problem!)

There are loads of great websites and blogs which can help you get started and it's so satisfying when you finish your first project!Good luck!